Book description
Sequel to the highly-acclaimed Troll Fell, this is just as exciting,
dramatic and atmospheric. Follow Peer's adventures as he tries to get
the mill working again. But watch out! You never know what kind of
sneaky creatures are lurking in the shadows, waiting to jump out at you
at Troll Mill…
Troll Mill follows Peer Ulfsson, his dog Loki, Hilde and their friends
and family three years on from where we left them in Troll Fell.
Returning from a day's fishing with his friend Bjorn and with a violent
storm brewing, Peer is shocked when Bjorn's wife Kersten rushes past,
thrusts her young baby into Peer's arms and throws herself into the sea.
What kind of creature would do this… and will she ever return?
On his way back up the hill, carrying Kersten's baby to safety through
the storm, Peer notices the old mill wheel turning. But it's been
derelict for years… The next day, fed up with Hilde's constant
rejections, he decides to prove himself and goes down to investigate the
old mill, determined to get it up and running again and become the
miller himself. But who or what creatures will be lurking in the shadows
of Troll Mill… And are his greedy scheming uncles really gone for good?
Praise for Troll Fell
In Troll Fell Katherine Langrish has unearthed a captivating world.
Bleak and captivating. Her style is quirky and hypnotic and her
characters are instantly recognizable as someone you know, or someone
you wish you didn't.
Eoin Colfer
Atmospheric, dramatic, stylish and intensely engaging, Katherine
Langrish's Troll Fell is the real thing. I've rarely read a more
confident and assured first novel that was so mature and had as many of
the ingredients that are needed to herald the arrival of a significant
writing talent. Troll Fell is in turns gritty and bleak, and also
magical and uplifting. I think Langrish is a natural storyteller and I
look forward to discovering more of her imagination in years to come.
John McLay
The plot and subplots race along and wrap up neatly and satisfactorily
in a nice, twisty ending. Even though the tale incorporates many
elements common to fiction about orphans, the clearly delineated,
memorable characters transcend stereotype. Goodhearted, resourceful
Peer's courage, loyalty to his friends, and generosity will win reader's
hearts and will ensure the appeal to readers…
Kirkus Reviews journal
…this is an exciting adventure story… Peer and Hilde are easy to
identify with. The troll kingdom is well and cleverly described. Readers
will love to hate the uncles, who get exactly what they deserve in the
end. This fast-paced novel maintains suspense and has a nice twist at
the conclusion. All in all, this is great fun.
School Library Journal Katherine grew up in Yorkshire and has been
writing stories most of her life. She took a First Class Honours BA
degree in English from the University of London, winning the Sir Charles
Harris Prize for External Students. Married with two daughters,
Katherine and her family lived in Fontainebleau, where she began
storytelling to classes at the International School. In 1997 Katherine
and her family relocated again to Corning, New York State. There,
Katherine joined Literacy Volunteers of America, a voluntary
organisation for teaching reading and numeracy. Katherine and her family
currently live in England.
